Fashion show raises funds for the Bronglais Chemo Appeal 

Hats off to Rhian and Mark Phillips at The Courtyard restaurant in Aberystwyth, who held a fashion show and raised £260 for the Bronglais Chemo Appeal.

Huw Rees, aka S4C’s ‘Huw Fash’, compèred the fashion show, which was held back in October, and outfits modelled were from Closet of Aberystwyth, Joy of Aberaeron, Ededa-J of Newcastle Emlyn, and Dot Clothing and Rig Out Boutique of Llandeilo. This was followed by evening entertainment from singer Lee Gilbert.

Rhian and Mark said: “We chose to raise money for the Appeal because it is such an important one within our local area. Sadly, cancer has become an illness which touches literally everyone’s lives in some way these days and, for those who need to receive treatment, a modern, comfortable unit is needed.”

Pictured handing over the cheque to Hywel Dda Health Charities’ Fundraising Officer Bridget Harpwood (back row centre) are (back row from left) Rhian Phillips and Donna Smith-Jones with (front row) Donna’s triplets Jessica, Emily and Charlotte.

Nicola Llewelyn, Head of Hywel Dda Health Charities, which has been running the Appeal, said: “The Bronglais Chemo Appeal was launched to raise the final £500,000 needed for construction to start on a new, purpose-built chemotherapy day unit for Bronglais Hospital. We are delighted to report that the Appeal has now passed its target.

“However, given the current economic climate, we predict that construction costs will increase. Every penny raised, including future donations, will therefore go directly to the Appeal fund, with any surplus funds used to support those affected by cancer across Ceredigion and mid Wales.

“We are grateful to Rhian and Mark Phillips of The Courtyard for their support and to everyone has who has donated to the Appeal to help us reach our target.”

For further information on the Appeal go to: www.hywelddahealthcharities.org.uk